Combination basin and utility space bathroom fixture



June 9, 1953 B. F. M MAHON COMBINATION BASIN AND UTILITY SPACE BATHROOM FIXTURE Filed Feb. 25. 1950 M/euroe: Jam/Ana E Mc Marlo/v,

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Patented June 9, 1953 COMBINATION BASIN AND UTILITY SPACE BATHROOM FIXTURE I Bernard F. McMahon, Clayton, Mo. Application February 25, 1950, Serial o. 146,258

2 Claims.

The present invention relates generallyto bathroom fixtures, and more particularly to a novel combination basin and utility space bathroom fixture which eliminates the necessity of including a separate utility cabinet in the bathroom.

Briefly, the present novel fixture contemplates a one-piece platform providing support for basin and for toilet articles, medicines, etc., usually kept in a wall cabinet. A cover pivoted to the platform encloses the toilet articles, etc.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a novel combination, basin and utility space bathroom fixture.

Another object is to provide a novel bathroom fixture which incorporates a wash basin and a utility space for toilet articles, medicines, etc., in a manner eliminating the usual wall utility cabinet.

Another object is to provide a novel combination basin and utility space bathroom fixture which provides space for toilet articles, medicines, etc., conveniently located for use and disposed in relation to the basin to render clean-up after breakage or spilling of contents a simple quick matter.

Another object is to provide a novel combination basin and utility space bathroom fixture which eliminates the hazard to basins from falling articles normally incident to wall utility cabinets, thereby also eliminating article losses broken or damaged in such falls.

Another object is to provide a novel combination basin and utility space bathroom fixture which is of neat appearance, which makes possible the use of a full mirror on the wall above the basin, which is of simplified construction rendering cleaning easy, which is sturdy, which eliminates swinging mirror breakage, and which is relatively inexpensive.

The foregoing and other objects and advantages are apparent from the following description taken with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a combination basin and utility space bathroom fixture incorporating the teachings of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

Fig. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view on the line 33 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is an end elevational view thereof; the cover being raised, and part of the platform and basin being broken away for conservation of space; and

Fig. 5 is a perspective view thereof, the cover being raised.

Referring to the drawing more particularly by reference numerals, l I] indicates generally a combination bathroom fixture incorporating the con.- cepts of the present invention which includes a platform l2 having a basin opening [4, a front apron l6, downturned side flanges k8 of any selected cross section, a rear forwardly sloping portion 20 which extends the full width of the platform l2, and a vertical rear flange 22. A basin 24 is secured to the underside of the platform l2 by rivets 26, or the like, occupying the opening It, the edges of which slope down to shoulders formed as part of the basin 24. The basin 24 may be formed integral with the platform l2 if desired. Water supply fixtures 28 are indicated as supported by the basin 24. Cabinet space may be provided beneath the platform l2.

A cover an is mounted by a, hinge 32 on the free edge of the vertical rear flange 22, and includes a free returned edge 34 which rests on the platform l2 when closed. Rubber bumpers 35, shown as of grommet form, are disposed in openings in the edge 34. A bracket 36 of overcenter link type supports the cover in its open position, although two may be used, which may be friction or spring retained in cover open position. No ends are shown for the cover 30, but they may be provided if desired. A lifting handle 38 is provided.

Manifestly, the platform [2 and the cover 30 may take various forms, and may be constructed of selected materials. For example, the front wall of the cover 30 may be convex instead of fiat as shown, and the bumpers may be carried by a, separate strip secured to the front wall of the cover 30.

It is clear that there has been provided a combination bathroom fixture which fulfills the objects and advantages sought therefor.

It is to be understood that the foregoing description and the accompanying drawing have been given by way of illustration and example. It is also to be understood that changes in form of the elements, rearrangement of parts, and substitution of equivalent elements, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art, are contemplated as within the scope of the present invention which is limited only by the claims which follow.

What is claimed is:

1. In combination, a bathroom fixture comprising a basin platform including a substantial portion extending rearwardly and transversely of the usual basin portion of the fixture and forming a utility space base, a transversely disposed panel extending upwardly from the rear edge of said platform, and a cover of substantially L-cross section pivotally connected to the upper edge of said rear panel forming with said panel and utility space base an enclosed utility space, the front free edge of said cover engaging said utility space base when in closed position, said cover. extending over the entire article receiving platform, said cover being movable to and from closed position without entry of the free edge into the normal utility space thereby eliminating articles being knocked over, the surface of said utility space base being smooth and readily accessible, thus facilitating cleaning.

2. In combination, a bathroom fixture comprising a basin platform including a substantial portion extending rearwardly and transversely of the usual basin portion of the fixture and forming a utility space base, said utility space base being in a plane disposed slightly at an angle to the horizontal and sloping downwardly from the rear edge forwardly thereof, a transversely disposed panel extending upwardly from the rear edge of said platform, and a cover of substantially L-cross section pivotally connected to the upper edge of said rear panel forming 4 with said panel and utility space base an enclosed utility space, the front free edge of said cover engaging said utility space base when in closed position, said cover extending over the entire article receiving platform, said cover being movable to and from closed position without entry of the free edge into the normal utility space thereby eliminating articles being knocked over, the surface of said utility space base being smooth and readily accessible, thus facilitating cleaning.

BERNARD F. McMAI-ION.

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